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Join this 8-day Arctic adventure aboard the rare and innovative Le Boreal, a yacht that embodies the subtle alliance between luxury, intimacy, and well-being. Step aboard in Tromsø and set sail to Spitsbergen for a memorable experience discovering beautiful landscapes, jagged mountains, and valleys. Explore the island's unique nature and navigate through icebergs, massive glaciers, and glacier toes while accompanied by a team of experienced naturalist guides.
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Highlights
  • Observe numerous sea birds seeking shelter on the island's cliffs
  • Experience Spitsbergen's summer days, a time where sun never sets
  • Explore Bear Island, the southernmost island of the Svalbard archipelago
  • Visit Monaco Glacier, a place where polar bears and whales can be seen
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Activity Level: Relaxed
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
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Day 1: Tromsø | Embark

Fly from Paris to Tromso, Norway, on a European airline. Arrive in Tromsø and transfer to Le Boreal for a late afternoon embarkation. As the gateway to Svalbard, Tromsø is the departure point for polar expeditions. Here, the infinite shades of blue and white blend and mingle endlessly. Fishing villages, fragrant botanic gardens, and crystal-clear waterfalls are just some of the wonders that make this Arctic capital way up in Norway’s north so beautiful. Do not miss your chance to discover the Arctic Cathedral, a fascinating example of Scandinavian architecture whose remarkably bold lines call to mind a great white ship standing proudly, facing the old town.

Day 2: Bjørnøya, Bear Island

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  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Explore Bear Island, the southernmost island of the Svalbard archipelago, halfway between Norway and Spitsbergen. The remote island is 178 km2, and relatively barren, but still fascinating. There is little plant growth, consisting mostly of moss and some scurvy grass, but no trees. Arctic fox are the only indigenous land mammals. Despite its name, Bear Island is not a permanent residence of polar bears, although many arrive with the expanding pack ice in the winter. Occasionally, a bear stays behind when the ice retreats in spring and remains through the summer months. Ringed seal and bearded seal, prey of the polar bear, live in the waters near Bjørnøya, while multitudes of seabirds nest on the southern cliffs.

Day 3: Hornsund

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  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Located in the country’s south, Hornsund offers an extraordinary spectacle: the permanent daylight illuminates the glaciers to reveal all of their beauty, while polar bears tirelessly roam the region.

Day 4: Bellsund

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  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Head to the Bellsund Fjord to follow in the footsteps of the first explorers who came from the Norwegian coast, or those of the many fur traders seeking game and trophies. Boasting an astonishingly rich wildlife, the arms of the fjord separate to form two lush valleys.

Day 5: Magdalena Bay | Sailing towards the ice floe

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  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Today sail to Magdalena Bay towards the ice floe.

Day 6: Monaco Glacier

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  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Visit Monaco Glacier, located in the northwest of the Svalbard Archipelago, which is probably one of Spitsbergen’s most beautiful and majestic. Named in honor of Prince Albert I of Monaco, a sailor, it stands as an impenetrable, blue-tinged jagged wall, the last glacier before reaching a latitude of 80° North. Imagine the sound of the ice cracking as it breaks free and crashes into the translucent water. To make the magical landscape even more perfect, you might be lucky enough to spot bears and whales, as these two animals have a special fondness for this area.

Day 7: Ny Alesund | Cross Fjord

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  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Discover Ny Alesund, a former mining town that has been transformed into a scientific base. Founded in 1916, this small village was the departure point for many Arctic expeditions, including those of the famous explorer Roald Amundsen. Don’t miss a visit to the museum and its famous post office, considered to be the most northerly in the world. Cross Fjord reveals its typically Arctic setting, made up of plutonic rock and tundra. Experience the wild beauty of a remote land which many species of endemic wildlife have chosen as a haven.

Day 8: Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen | Disembark

  • 1 Breakfast
Say farewell to your fellow passgeners and Le Boreal crew and start your journey back home. Fly from Longyearbyen to Paris on a European airline.

Ship/Hotel

Le Boreal

Enjoy the pool on the sun deck.
Enjoy the view from the bar.
Enjoy a gourmet meal at the Gastronomic Restaurant.

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Superior Stateroom
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Superior Stateroom
8 cabins, 226 sq ft, located on Le Champollion Deck. A/C, king or twin beds, seating area and private bath.
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Deluxe Stateroom
28 cabins, 200 sq ft with private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, seating area, private bath.
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4
Deck 4, 200 sq ft with 43 sq ft private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, seating area, private bath.
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5
Deck 5, 200 sq ft with 43 sq ft private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, seating area, private bath.
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6
Deck 6, 200 sq ft with 43 sq ft private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, seating area, private bath.
Deluxe Suite
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Deluxe Suites
3 suites, 290 sq ft with 54 sq ft private balcony, located on the Le France Deck. A/C, king or twin beds, seating area, desk, minibar, private bath.
Prestige Suite
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Prestige Suite - Deck 5
398 sq ft with 86 sq ft private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, communicating cabins available. Separate living area, private bath.
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Prestige Suite - Deck 6
398 sq ft with 86 sq ft private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, communicating cabins available. Separate living area, private bath.
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Owners Suite
1 suite, 484 sq ft with 97 sq ft private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, communicating cabins available. Separate living, dining areas, private bath with large tub and shower, minibar, 2 flat screen TVs, DVD, CD, and IPOD, Video on demand, Satellite phone.

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Fares are based on double occupancy and are capacity controlled. Rates may increase at any time as the ship sells out and subject to change without notice.
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  • 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 7 Dinners

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Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!
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